This week, Tim and Ryan examine the portrayals of female characters of Stranger Things, Season 2. Why does Kali have to be the villain? How amazing is Eleven’s mom? And why does Eleven have to hate Max so much? Prepare to unpack these questions and more.

Born and raised in the PNW, Ryan Crawford devotes more time to Twin Peaks than is considered healthy. He is a dating columnist, online content marketer, social media manager, and Pokémon master. He recycles all of the things. His published writing is available through Examiner.com, MastodonDentist.com, CerebralCatalyst.com, Remark, and Gay City Anthologies vols 3-5.